Southampton are back in the Premier League after Adam Armstrong gave them a 1-0 win over Leeds in the Championship playoff final
Southampton’s squad ventured to the Isle of Wight for a get-together at the end of the regular season, where majority owner, Dragan Solak, who dragged his fingernails down his face during the final minutes here, promised they would have the party of their lives if they sealed promotion.
Then came the killer pass, first from Flynn Downes to feed Will Smallbone, who joined Saints as an eight-year-old and was not short of familiar faces in the home support. The Leeds captain, Ethan Ampadu, was guilty of getting sucked into the ball and Smallbone poked a pass into Armstrong, always a willing runner, who galloped into the gaping hole in the centre of the opposition defence.
The Leeds teenager Archie Gray had the game’s first effort on four minutes, sending a low strike wide of Alex McCarthy’s post after a driving diagonal run from right-back. Then Wilfried Gnonto, withdrawn midway through the second half, saw a weak shot dribble harmlessly towards the Southampton goal. A rich but fair tussle between Gray and Ryan Fraser after Crysencio Summerville was crowded out was indicative of an entertaining game and smart refereeing by John Brooks.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘Brilliant’ Leeds book place in $500m Premier League playoff game with four-goal thrashingFootball: Manchester United have returned to winning ways with a narrow victory against Newcastle at Old Trafford.
Read more »
Premier League LIVE: Ange’s Spurs eye Champions League spot against rampant CityAnge Postecoglou’s dreams of qualifying for the Champions League in his first year in England face the toughest test possible.
Read more »
Premier League LIVE: Ange’s Spurs eye Champions League spot against rampant CityAnge Postecoglou’s dreams of qualifying for the Champions League in his first year in England face the toughest test possible.
Read more »
Premier League LIVE: Ange’s Spurs eye Champions League spot against rampant CityAnge Postecoglou’s dreams of qualifying for the Champions League in his first year in England face the toughest test possible.
Read more »
Manchester City win fourth consecutive Premier League title, Spurs claim Europa League placeManchester City won an unprecedented fourth straight Premier League title with a 3-1 win over West Ham United to pip rivals Arsenal on the final day of a thrilling season.
Read more »
Manchester City win fourth consecutive Premier League title, Spurs claim Europa League placeManchester City won an unprecedented fourth straight Premier League title with a 3-1 win over West Ham United to pip rivals Arsenal on the final day of a thrilling season.
Read more »